Patch: 16.4
Patch: 16.4
Tier Tier 3
Win Rate 49.6%
Win Rate Change
-1.4%
Pick rate 1.8%
Ban rate 3.5%
Matches 5,277
Playstyle Builds
Pro Builds
Patch: 16.4
Runes
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Inspiration
Resolve
Glacial Augment
Unsealed Spellbook
First Strike
Hextech Flashtraption
Magical Footwear
Cash Back
Triple Tonic
Time Warp Tonic
Biscuit Delivery
Cosmic Insight
Approach Velocity
Jack Of All Trades
Precision
Domination
Sorcery
Resolve
Cheap Shot
Taste of Blood
Sudden Impact
Sixth Sense
Grisly Mementos
Deep Ward
Treasure Hunter
Relentless Hunter
Ultimate Hunter
5008
5005
5007
5008
5010
5001
5011
5013
5001
Summoner Spells
Items
Starting Items
Tear of the Goddess
Health Potion
Build Order
Blasting Wand
Catalyst of Aeons
Rod of Ages
Boots
Sorcerer's Shoes
Caulfield's Warhammer
Long Sword
Manamune
Completed Items
Rod of Ages
Sorcerer's Shoes
Manamune
Malignance
Zhonya's Hourglass
Rabadon's Deathcap
Situational Items
Void Staff
Mejai's Soulstealer
Frozen Heart
Lich Bane
Shadowflame
Actualizer
Banshee's Veil

Ability Max Order

67%

36,722 games

Force Pulse E
Nether Blade W
Null Sphere Q
Void Stone
Null Sphere
Nether Blade
Force Pulse
Riftwalk
1
Q
2
W
3
E
4
E
5
E
6
R
7
E
8
W
9
E
10
W
11
W
12
R
13
W
14
Q
15
Q
16
Q
17
R
18
Q
Damage Breakdown
15%
78%
7%

Key Insights

  • Q
    interrupts channeling abilities.
  • Spells cast near Kassadin reduce
    E
    's cooldown by 0.75 second each.
  • W
    resets Kassadin's auto attack.
  • When used on a champion,
    W
    restores quintuple the mana.

Strengths

  • Becomes a very safe champion when he unlocks
    R
    .
  • Excels with items that enhance his magic damage, mana sustain, and mobility.
  • Naturally counters AP champions with
    P
    and
    Q
    .
  • One of the strongest scaling champions in the game.

Weaknesses

  • Completely immobile from levels 1-5, leaving him vulnerable to ganks and being put behind.
  • Has a weaker early game, specifically until
    R
    reaches rank 2.
  • R
    's mana cost reaches up to 640 mana, making it hard to constantly use for chasing and escaping.
  • Very reliant on gold and levels.
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